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Those interested in learning more about the New Community Workforce Development Center post-secondary programs should attend the Open House Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. at the facility, located at 274 South Orange Ave., Newark. Attendees will get to meet the instructors and refreshments will be served.

Children in kindergarten through seventh grade living at Harmony House, New Community’s transitional housing facility for homeless families, have a place to go once the school day ends to enhance their learning and have some fun.
The Harmony House Excel program, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. each school day at Harmony House, provides children with a hot, nutritious meal; homework instruction and assistance, including one-on-one tutoring if ...

Editorial By Monsignor William J. Linder
Shortly before Thanksgiving, President Trump pardoned two turkeys, as is a presidential tradition. That declaration wasn’t controversial like his pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio in August.
Arpaio was convicted of criminal contempt for knowingly violating a federal judge’s order, which said individuals could not be detained simply because they were undocumented. He’s notorious for being anti-Hispanic. The president’s pardon of him was another way in ...

Accounting firm Withum hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for residents of Harmony House, New Community’s transitional housing facility for homeless families, Nov. 21 at St. Joseph Plaza. Families enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal that Withum representatives prepared and served. Adults and children enjoyed dancing to music provided by a DJ. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of hip-hop group Run DMC, also attended and signed copies of his book “Ten Ways Not ...

Editorial By Monsignor William J. Linder
When Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico Sept. 20, the island hadn’t yet recovered from Hurricane Irma. Maria officially killed 49 people, though the actual number is likely higher, and caused catastrophic damage that has turned into a humanitarian crisis. More than a month later, the majority of the island is still without power and could be without it for many more months.
Residents there are also struggling to get ...

New Community has a new Security Operations Manager to oversee unarmed security personnel throughout the network. John Wade has 30 years of experience under his belt, spending time in the military and civilian law enforcement.
Wade spent six ...